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Child says her side of chest hurts and says it's hard to breath and hurts to breath but doesn't appear to have problems breathing what do i do?

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Dr. Katharine Cox
Dr. Katharine Coxanswered
Pediatric Emergency Medicine 47 years experience
Chest discomfort: I am not sure if she has other symptoms but sometimes chest discomfort and painful breathing can be symptoms of a chest infection. Or maybe there is a history of trauma or a mucus plug in her chest. It is worthwhile to have her examined and decide from there. Thanks.
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